Russia-Vietnam relations

The Russia-Ukraine war has rearranged the configuration of Vietnam’s web of partnerships but has not drastically changed its foreign policy approach. 

Both Indo-Pacific and BRICS+ dynamics deter such a possibility.

Over the past two years, Hanoi has hosted the leaders of five of its seven "comprehensive strategic partners." Russia's leader could be next.

Russian media say that Russian and Vietnamese officers held a meeting to discuss military drills – which would be a controversial move amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

A new maintenance center spotlights some of the ongoing defense collaboration by the two sides and Moscow’s desire to strengthen its security footprint in the wider region.

What does Russia have to offer Asia?

Rosneft is a crucial arm of Russian foreign policy, yet functions at times without direct Kremlin involvement.

The visit of Vietnam’s defense minister has once again put the focus on one of Vietnam’s traditional relationships.

The visit saw both sides continuing to chart the course for their future ties in a changing strategic environment.

A closer look at a new protocol between two old partners.

Russia's 'pivot to Asia' has failed to deliver, but is not necessarily an unmitigated disaster.

The Vietnamese Navy commissioned the last two of six Russian-made diesel electric attack submarines this week.